Oregon v RI game thread

Submitted by RandomWolverine on March 19th, 2017 at 8:56 PM

I was surprised there wasn't already a game thread since this is the game generating our next opponent.

Closer game than I expected, but KenPom definitely gave RI a chance. Boucher's absense is definitely being felt, but Oregon is talented. I think that Wagner/Wilson would have more presense in the paint than what I've seen from this. Anyway... the game is potentially coming down to the wire.

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UMfan21

March 19th, 2017 at 9:01 PM ^

both teams look beatable. Oregon doesn't look as tough as I remembered.

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UM Fan from Sydney

March 19th, 2017 at 9:01 PM ^

With six minutes left in the game?

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RandomWolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:04 PM ^

Just generating conversation... I have no other vested interest in this but hope for a match up that can be exploited to an Elite 8 run. If the winner plays like this, Michigan has a good shot. They are playing like they can hang with anybody.

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The Fugitive

March 19th, 2017 at 9:13 PM ^

It can be the evening open thread. Afternoon thread is bumped. Still a couple games left.

my vote is to keep it going.

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BlueLikeJazz

March 19th, 2017 at 9:02 PM ^

Both offenses look really disjointed and chaotic.

Oregon is clearly more athletic though, so I'm rooting for RI

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kevin holt

March 19th, 2017 at 9:03 PM ^

URI trying its best to choke the game away and still winning. Go Rams

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NOLA Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:03 PM ^

Think I would rather see Oregon next week... Small sample sizes, yada yada.

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kevin holt

March 19th, 2017 at 9:03 PM ^

I'd take a small sample of those cheerleaders HUBBA HUBBA

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NOLA Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:04 PM ^

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Gobgoblue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:03 PM ^

predicting an Oregon champion a few weeks ago?

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NOLA Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:04 PM ^

They've had a detrimental injury since then.

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Woodstock Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:04 PM ^

One of there best players is out for the season.

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Michigan_Mike

March 19th, 2017 at 9:03 PM ^

Wheels are starting to come off for Rhode Island.

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xtramelanin

March 19th, 2017 at 9:05 PM ^

22-10 run?

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The Fugitive

March 19th, 2017 at 9:05 PM ^

I'd rather Beilein match wits with Hurley. He looks like a complete dope.

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UMAmaizinBlue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:07 PM ^

Tells me that Michigan will beat Oregon in the Sweet 16, so Go Ducks!

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SF Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:09 PM ^

Mo and DJ will wear these guys out.

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Michifornia

March 19th, 2017 at 9:10 PM ^

But gotta love the underdog in Rhode Island. Plus not a huge fan of the quacks.

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The Man Down T…

March 19th, 2017 at 9:10 PM ^

love hearing the announcers mention that the winner of this game gets Michigan next week?? :)

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gopoohgo

March 19th, 2017 at 9:14 PM ^

WTH is a Midwest regional game doing in freaking Sacramento California?

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JClay

March 19th, 2017 at 9:19 PM ^

The pod system attempts to keep top four seeds (in this case Oregon) close to home for the first two rounds regardless of which region they're in.

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gopoohgo

March 19th, 2017 at 9:23 PM ^

+1 informative...but more NCAA idiocy.

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Qmatic

March 19th, 2017 at 9:14 PM ^

No one boxed out on that free throw for RI

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RandomWolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:16 PM ^

No one did anything on that whole defensive series for RI

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7words

March 19th, 2017 at 9:16 PM ^

Guess i'm rooting for Rhode Island because i don't want to stare at Oregons ugly ass Unis and shoes for 2 hours next week

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Woodstock Wolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:20 PM ^

Same reason I'm routing for USC. Damn Baylor.

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UMAmaizinBlue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:18 PM ^

For Oregom, until I saw them in Milwaukee back in 2014. Good fans, and the Duck is hilarious. Probably my favorite mascot. I'm fine with beating them.

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Michigan_Mike

March 19th, 2017 at 9:19 PM ^

It seems like Rhode Island is a bit of a poor man's Louisville, I would much rather see them than Oregon.

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A Lot of Milk

March 19th, 2017 at 10:32 PM ^

Rhode Island and Louisville look like they have absolutely zero in common

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aiglick

March 19th, 2017 at 9:19 PM ^

Oregon's offense: drive, drive, drive, get fouled, free throws.

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Pupep

March 19th, 2017 at 9:22 PM ^

Dorsey and Brooks look tough.

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7words

March 19th, 2017 at 9:20 PM ^

Oregons basketball team is having a good year but it looks like the Cheerleading squad is having a down year. Not up to the quality we're accustomed to from Oregon.

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Gimmiedat87

March 19th, 2017 at 9:25 PM ^

via GIPHY

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jmblue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:20 PM ^

So, what is an "Oregon Mentality?"

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The Man Down T…

March 19th, 2017 at 9:23 PM ^

it always starts with the word "Derrrrr"

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Amaizin' Blue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:25 PM ^

Same as Purdue Mentality, Gonzaga Mentality etc

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RandomWolverine

March 19th, 2017 at 9:22 PM ^

And it ends with an airball...

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kevin holt

March 19th, 2017 at 9:22 PM ^

How many turnovers jesus

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lhglrkwg

March 19th, 2017 at 9:23 PM ^

Sloppy game. Rhode Island fouling like crazy, turning it over like crazy, etc. Still almost won. Bring on the Ducks

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Pupep

March 19th, 2017 at 9:25 PM ^

Should be a good game. If keep our turns down like we have been we should win.

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jmblue

March 19th, 2017 at 9:27 PM ^

They are missing one of their best players (Chris Boucher) though.

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Pupep

March 19th, 2017 at 9:27 PM ^

Should be a good game. If keep our turns down like we have been we should win.

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blueday

March 19th, 2017 at 9:30 PM ^

RI actually seemed like they had more depth. Wanted lower seed but playing Cinderella gets scary. We can beat the Ducks.

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M_Born M_Believer

March 19th, 2017 at 9:40 PM ^

Neither team sends any fear through me. Oregon has Dorey and Brooks but I can easily ask. Who is going to play against Wilson and Wagner? He like this match up, especially since it matches my bracket. And yeah I went with the good guys to win on Thursday.

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